West Reading El Ctr

421 Chestnut St
West Reading, PA 19611

297 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

West Reading Elementary Center, located at 421 Chestnut St in West Reading, Pennsylvania, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Wyomissing Area School District. The school provides a focused academic environment for students in the early elementary grades, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. As a community-centered institution, it strives to foster a supportive atmosphere where young learners can build the necessary skills to transition successfully to higher grade levels within the district.

Beyond its core curriculum, West Reading Elementary Center is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive and engaging school culture. The school works closely with families and the surrounding West Reading community to enrich the student experience through various programs and initiatives. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academic standards and a nurturing school climate, the center aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term academic success and active citizenship.

297

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Reading El Ctr
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	76
Black	15
Asian	8
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
184 (62.0 %)
Hispanic
76 (25.6 %)
Black
15 (5.1 %)
Two or More
13 (4.4 %)
Asian
8 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wyomissing Area SD
Phone:	(610)374-0739
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 156

Grade 6 141